HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2011-04-13BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:45 p.m. April 13, 2011
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Commissioners (5) - Jenkins, Wykstra, Acharya, Warden, Goldsmith
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Hoffman
Deputy City Controller - Andrew
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Benjamin
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
Common Council Liaison – Zumoff
DAC Liaison – Roberts
Information Management Specialist - Myers
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA:
City Attorney Hoffman distributed updated language for the resolution entitled “Award of
Contract for City of Ithaca Skate park Redesign – funded by Capital Project #732 and
Social Ventures/Temuchin Skate Fund”. He also distributed to the Board a memo
regarding parking on Inlet Island.
No Board Member Objected.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Peterson reported that there has been an increased number of complaints being
made to the City regarding the “Jungle”. She stated that this is a difficult issue that must
be dealt with using compassion and sensitivity.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS FROM PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Lou Cassaniti, Town of Covert and mobile vendor on the Commons, addressed the
Board regarding the increase in fees for use of City land. He is concerned about
appeals being granted by the Board to other users of city land because of the increase.
Nancy Schuler, City of Ithaca, addressed the Board regarding the redesign of the
Columbia Street pedestrian bridge. She encouraged them to support the 8’ fence
design, as presented in the resolution on the agenda.
Commissioner Jenkins arrived at 5:08 p.m.
Lee Ellen Marvin, Director of Suicide Prevention Services, addressed the Board to
express her support for the proposed 8’ fence in the redesign of the Columbia Street
pedestrian bridge. She further encouraged them to support the 8’ fence with a mesh
design without a horizontal midway support that could be used to climb upon.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
Mayor Peterson responded to Mr. Cassaniti’s comments regarding the increase in fees
for use of city land. She assured him that someone would meet with him to discuss the
concerns he raised.
Commissioner Wykstra thanked Mr. Cassaniti for his comments; and noted that he
would meet with him on Thursday, April 14th to discuss his concerns.
Common Council Liaison Zumoff arrived at 5:14 p.m.
REPORTS:
Commissioner Warden announced that there would be a bridge means restriction
meeting on April 14, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall to review the timeline, and go over
feedback from various entities.
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Commissioner Acharya reported that the Stewart Avenue Reconstruction Steering
Committee met recently. They discussed timelines and how to proceed with the project.
He stated that the committee consists of himself, Traffic Engineer Logue, City Engineer
West, representatives from Cornell University, and City Historic Planner Chatterton.
Commissioner Wykstra expressed his thanks to Commissioner Acharya, as the liaison
to the Planning and Development Board, for his electronic report of the topics discussed
at those meetings.
Commissioner Wykstra further reported, as the liaison to the Natural Areas
Commission, that they met on April 11, 2011 and discussed the construction of the new
Water Plant, and care of the natural area while that takes place.
Supt Gray reported that the department’s Spring 2011 Work program has been
finalized. The City met with NYS Department of Transportation, Town of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, and NYSEG to go over all the upcoming construction projects for
2011. He will bring the program, which includes the sidewalk program, to the Board for
the April 20, 2011 meeting.
Asst. Supt. Benjamin arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Asst. Supt. Whitney reported that the water connection to increase water flow at the
Cornell University Boathouse has been completed, and was turned on April 13, 2011.
He further reported that crews are two-thirds of the way completed with the sewer work
on Hopper Place.
Commissioner Goldsmith asked if the Board could be provided with a trajectory from the
last five to ten years that outlines leaks, perpetual leaks from water lines, etc. and where
the city is catching up on work that needs to be completed.
Supt. Gray responded that Asst. Supt. Whitney has mapped the water breaks so that it
can be better determined where work should be scheduled. In 2005 there were 22
water main breaks and so far in 2011 there have been 17.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the November 30, 2010, Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
By Commissioner Wykstra: Seconded by Commissioner Goldsmith
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the November 30, 2010 Board of Public Works
Meeting be approved with noted corrections.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of the December 8, 2010, Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 8, 2010 Board of Public Works Meeting
be approved with noted corrections.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of the March 9, 2011, Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
By Commissioner Jenkins: Seconded by Commissioner Acharya
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the March 9, 2011 Board of Public Works Meeting be
approved with noted corrections.
Carried Unanimously
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BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, REFUSE AND TRANSIT
Request to Increase Budget Authorization for the Ithaca City Court Renovation
Project – Resolution
By Commissioner Wykstra: Seconded by Commissioner Warden
WHEREAS, Capital Projects 747 and 748 were established in 2009 in the amounts of
$460,000 and $285,000 respectively for the preparation of plans and specifications and
construction of renovations to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and the window wall
for the Ithaca City Court building, and
WHEREAS, bids were opened on March 29, 2011, and
WHEREAS, the total project budget is projected to exceed the authorized budget by
$102,853, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby requests that Common Council
authorization for Capital Project #747 to be increased by $63,769 and that Capital
Project #748 be increased by $39,084.
CC Liaison Zumoff noted that this amendment is not a trivial amount of money and
wondered where it would be coming from. He further questioned whether the City had a
choice as to whether or not to do this work given the City’s current budget situation.
City Controller Thayer explained that the New York State Office of Court Administration
is pushing to get this work completed. They are providing 25% of the funding, and the
remaining funds will come from the issuance of bonds with a 15 -20 year period of life.
Commissioner Wykstra stated that this work is a necessity to protect both the building
and the city’s investment.
Mayor Peterson noted that this is an unfunded mandate – it is a city building that the
court operates out of. She stated that there is a similar situation at the Tompkins
County Courthouse where the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is being pushed
out of the courthouse to make more room for the court system, and eventually the
Tompkins County Legislature will need to find other meeting space as well. As a result,
the vacant former carpet building on West State Street will be purchased by the County
in order to provide office space for Tompkins County Office for the Aging. This building
will also come off the tax rolls, which will not help the city’s budget situation either.
Commissioner Jenkins questioned why it has taken so long to begin this project, which
was originally established in 2009.
Supt Gray responded that the City needed time to understand what changes the court
system needed, time to find a designer, and then for the city to understand its full
obligation for the project.
A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows:
Carried Unanimously
PARKING AND TRAFFIC:
Approval of County Employee Monthly Parking Rate Five-Year Adjustment Plan –
Resolution
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County executed a Memorandum of
Understanding in November 2000 allowing county employees to park in the Cayuga
Street Parking Garage at a discounted monthly rate, and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding expired as of November 30, 2010,
which would have caused a 28% increase in the monthly parking rate for county
employees, and
WHEREAS, County Administrator Joe Mareane proposed a five-year plan to phase in
the adjustment of rates paid by county employees, and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided and
discussed the proposed plan with staff and Mr. Mareane, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves a five-year plan and
directs staff to execute the new rate plan beginning May 1, 2011, and then each
January 1st for the following four years, wherein the rate charged for the county
employee parking permits will be 84% of the open market rate for 2011, 88% in 2012,
92% in 2013, 96% in 2014 and 100% in 2015, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests that the Superintendent, City
Attorney, County Administrator, and staff review and update the Memorandum of
Understanding from November 2000, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
same.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS:
Approval of Decorative Chain in Front of Monuments in DeWitt Park – Resolution
By Commissioner Wykstra: Seconded by Commissioner Goldsmith
WHEREAS, the City has been approached by the Veteran’s Memorial Restoration
Committee to install decorative chain around the war memorials in DeWitt Park in order
to prevent skateboarders from riding their skateboards on the monuments, and
WHEREAS, Holly Hollingsworth, representing the Committee, has reviewed this
proposal with the Parks Commission and the Presbyterian Church, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed and discussed the request,
choosing a plain link chain to be installed at the height of 36” in front of each monument
as proposed by the Restoration Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the installation of decorative
chain in front of the war memorial monuments in DeWitt Park in concept and directs the
Superintendent to work with the Veteran’s Memorial Restoration Committee to install
the chain at no cost to the City.
City Attorney Hoffman stated that the City would need written consent from the Church
for the installation of chains in front of the monuments. He also questioned what would
happen after this – he does not know who owns the monuments, he thinks probably the
Church. He further stated that it is unclear what would happen if the chains get broken
or the City decides to take them out; who gets to decide in the future what would
happen?
DAC Liaison Roberts stated that he didn’t see the damage, but if it was caused by
skateboarders, the City is about to spend a lot of money to create a skate park for them,
which is a concern to him. He does not like chains, and decorative chains may not
prevent someone from skate boarding on the monuments. He feels the City needs to
work with the riders to educate them as well as consider whether there are other
strategies for protecting the monuments other than chains.
Commissioner Warden stated that he has witnessed skateboarders on the monuments,
and has seen the damage they cause. He stated that the chains would prevent them
from doing certain maneuvers on the monuments and is a compromise. He further
noted that chains would not stop someone if they really wanted to do damage to the
monuments; and that there is no perfect solution.
Commissioner Wykstra noted that Mr. Hollingsworth gave a pretty compelling
presentation of why the chains are necessary, and provided samples of different types
of chains being used elsewhere for the Board’s consideration.
City Attorney Hoffman noted that there are other reasons for chains being necessary
such as to prevent people from sitting or lying on the monuments.
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Commissioner Acharya stated that he supports the resolution, although City Attorney
Hoffman raises good points. He is hesitant to vote now; however, he is in favor of the
chains.
Commissioner Goldsmith suggested tabling the resolution for a future meeting.
Motion to Table:
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled so that issues that have been raised can be
resolved or discussion of other means to slow down or reduce skateboard damage can
take place.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for City of Ithaca Skate park Redesign – funded by Capital
Project #732 and Social Ventures/Temuchin Skate Fund – Resolution
By Commissioner Acharya: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
WHEREAS, the current Skate park is outdated, floods after significant rain making the
park unusable, and has developed cracks and an irregular riding surface, and
WHEREAS, presentations and reports were made to the Board of Public Works,
Common Council, Parks Commission, Planning Board, Project Coordinating Committee
and other groups to collect concerns, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca established Capital Project #732 in the amount of
$100,000 and the Temuchin Skate Fund has agreed to allocate a total of $176,296 in
existing funds and grants toward the project, and
WHEREAS, the Temuchin Skate Fund plans to continue fundraising and submitting
grant applications with the cooperation of City of Ithaca for this project, and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was issued, six responses were received, and two
firms were invited by the design selection committee consisting of Engineering staff,
Youth Bureau staff and Temuchin Skate Fund members to visit the project site and be
interviewed and,
WHEREAS, the design selection committee recommends that the Board of Public
Works award the design contract to Grindline Skate parks, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the details of the arrangement among the City, the Temuchin Skate Fund
and Social Ventures, Inc. (a local, tax-exempt entity that is holding the monies of the
Temuchin Skate Fund) have not yet been resolved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the
Mayor, upon the advice of the City Attorney, the City Controller and the Superintendent
of Public Works, to execute any necessary agreement between the City and any outside
funding sources for this project (setting forth all necessary details as to the sharing of
costs and transfer of monies); and be it further
RESOLVED, That contingent upon the execution of such an agreement, the Board of
Public Works hereby awards the contract for the Preparation of the Ithaca Skate Park
Redesign to Grindline Skate parks, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,000,
authorizes the Mayor to execute the same, upon the advice of the City Attorney and
Superintendent, and authorizes the Superintendent to administer said contract.
Asst. Civil Engineer Yost, Molly DeVoe and Peggy Pegatulli joined the Board for the
discussion of this item.
Supt. Gray proposed to the Board that they award $58,000 instead of $30,000 to
complete the entire project.
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Asst. Civil Engineer Yost explained the project to the Board, what funds had been
raised to date, and noted the estimated projected construction cost for 2012. She stated
that the City would propose building a 15,000 square foot skate park, even though
funding may only allow for a 7,500 square foot skate park, as it would make no
difference to the designers for the larger footprint. She further stated that they would
recommend that everything be designed, so that if fund raising efforts were successful,
the entire project could be constructed in 2012. Her goal is to now take the project to the
construction phase. She explained that this site is challenging with poor soil and
drainage conditions, and costs may need to be refined as the project proceeds as well.
Commissioner Warden questioned whether the city had a fixed budget amount for this
project; and whether any cost overruns would have to be covered by fundraising.
Ms. DeVoe responded that funds had been obtained through a grant from New York
State, a grant from Tompkins County Tourism in the amount of $120,000, and they had
$50,000 in the bank. They will be pursuing other grants to help raise an additional
$100,000.
Commissioner Warden then questioned whether the City would be asked to pay for
whatever isn’t raised through grants. Mayor Peterson responded that she wasn’t sure
where any additional funds would come from.
Asst. Civil Engineer Yost noted that the size of the skate park could be adjusted as
funds come in. She further noted that it was hoped, through the tourist grant that was
received, by funding the redesign of the skate park it would help it to become a “tourist”
destination for skateboarders from all over the country.
Commissioner Acharya noted that the preliminary skate park budget shows a total of
$58,000 for professional services. Shall he offer an amendment that would reflect that
total in the resolution.
City Controller Thayer stated that the City currently has $91,000 budgeted for the
project so as long as the resolution indicates the wording in an amount not to exceed,
he is fine with the amendment.
Supt. Gray asked the Board if they would want staff to come with another resolution to
authorize the next half of the project or do it all now.
Amending Resolution:
By Commissioner Acharya: Seconded by Commissioner Warden
RESOLVED, That the last Resolved clause be amended to read as follows:
“RESOLVED, That contingent upon the execution of such an agreement, the Board of
Public Works hereby awards the contract for the Preparation of the Ithaca Skate Park
Redesign to Grindline Skate Parks, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,000,
authorizes the Mayor to execute the same, upon the advice of the City Attorney and
Superintendent, and authorizes the Superintendent to administer said contract.”
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion As Amended:
A Vote on the Main Motion As Amended Resulted As Follows:
Carried Unanimously
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Railing Upgrade (Standard NYSDOT
Pedestrian Fencing System) – Resolution
Alternate 1
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBella Associates,
P.C. and TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian
Bridge over Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile Creek is located in the
City of Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east
side at Ferris Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
over Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing,
bridge seats, bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and
abutment stems; structural steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic
enhancements to the approach plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and
replacement and modifications to other existing utilities.
WHEREAS, upon the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with
project consultants has recommended Standard NYSDOT Pedestrian Fencing System
(8 ft high) as a means restriction measure on the bridge ,and
WHEREAS, the proposed Standard NYSDOT Pedestrian Fencing System (8 ft high)
implementation includes mounting a standard vinyl coated steel fence fabric system to
the exterior face of the proposed bridge railing system in the current contract
documents, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project,
the Board of Public Works hereby approves the implementation of an 8 ft high Standard
NYSDOT Pedestrian Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia
Street Pedestrian Bridge, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the
Common Council increase the bridge share (CP#743) of the Columbia Street
Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $50,000 for the out of scope
work included in the project.
Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Railing Upgrade (Pedestrian Bridge Fencing
System (6 ft high)) – Resolution
Alternate 2
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBella Associates,
P.C. and TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian
Bridge over Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile is located in the City
of Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east side at
Ferris Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
over Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing,
bridge seats, bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and
abutment stems; structural steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic
enhancements to the approach plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and
replacement and modifications to other existing utilities.
WHEREAS, upon the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with
project consultants has recommended modification of the height of the proposed woven
steel mesh panels bridge railing system in the contract documents from 4’-4” to 6’-0” as
a means restriction measure on the bridge, and
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WHEREAS, the woven steel mesh panels would be replaced with a stainless steel wire
rope and mesh system (attached) which would be more aesthetically pleasing and will
be built of virtually maintenance free materials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project,
the Board of Public Works here by approves the implementation of 6 ft high Pedestrian
Bridge Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia Street Pedestrian
Bridge, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the
Common Council increase the bridge share (CP #743) of the Columbia Street
Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $79,000 for the out of scope
work included in the project.
Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Railing Upgrade (Custom Pedestrian Bridge
Fencing System (8 ft high)) – Resolution
Alternate 3
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBella Associates,
P.C. and TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian
Bridge over Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile Creek is located in the
City of Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east
side at Ferris Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
over Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing,
bridge seats, bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and
abutment stems; structural steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic
enhancements to the approach plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and
replacement and modifications to other existing utilities.
WHEREAS, upon the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with
project consultants has recommended Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System (8 ft
high) as a means restriction measure on the bridge, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System (8 ft high)
implementation includes design and fabrication of a post extension system that would
be connected to the top rail of the proposed woven steel mesh panels bridge railing
system in the current contract documents, and
WHEREAS, the woven steel mesh panels would be replaced with a stainless steel wire
rope and mesh system (attached) which would be more aesthetically pleasing and will
be built of virtually maintenance free materials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project,
the Board of Public Works hereby approves the implementation of an 8 ft high Custom
Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia Street
Pedestrian Bridge, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the
Common Council increase the bridge share (CP# 743) of the Columbia Street
Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $100,000 for the out of scope
work included in the project.
Bridge Systems Engineer Gebre and Margot Chiuten, from Trowbridge & Wolf
Landscape Architects LLP, joined the Board for the discussion of this item.
Discussion followed on the floor with Board members expressing their support for the 8’
fencing with the vertical supports as being more attractive and serving as a better
means restriction.
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Mayor Peterson stated that she likes the original 4’ design because the cost has already
been included in the capital project, and the fact that someone did go over the chain link
fence there anyway.
CC Liaison Zumoff stated that the City has not agreed to have means restrictions on
their bridges, it’s still an open question.
City Attorney Hoffman noted that there are other reasons why a high fence would be
more attractive such as to control what is thrown over the bridge. He would also note
that with the city’s yet to be made decision over installing means restrictions on its
bridges, this would clearly set a precedent if that language were left in the resolution.
Mayor Peterson suggested that since the Board has had time to discuss this today, that
it might be a good idea to bring it back next week for a vote to either go with the higher
fence or remain with the original design.
The Board agreed to that suggestion and requested that the resolution in support of the
8’ fence with the vertical supports be brought back to the meeting next week for their
consideration. Otherwise, the original 4’ design included in the capital project will
remain.
Supt. Gray stated that in light of City Attorney Hoffman’s comments as well as CC
Liaison Zumoff’s, he would not refer to means restriction in the resolution that will be on
the agenda for next week.
Special Requests from Ithaca Festival - Discussion
Jes Seaver, Ithaca Festival Director, is planning a Masquerade Ball on Friday night,
June 3, 2011, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Their first choice is to hold the ball at the Ithaca
Farmer’s Market location. If that is not available, they would like to move the ball to the
large pavilion in Stewart Park. Holding the event in Stewart Park will require permission
from the Board for them to use the park after 10 p.m.
Also, Ms. Seaver is asking if the Ithaca Festival could host pony rides in Stewart Park
again this year. Last year, the Board approved the allowance of horses in Stewart Park
on Sunday of the festival, with specific provisions such as a clean-up plan and special
insurance from the stable. The Ithaca Festival is asking to do the same thing again this
year. We are not aware of any problems during last year’s event.
Ithaca Festival Director, Jes Seaver, joined the Board for the discussion of these
requests. She explained them in more detail and answered questions from Board
members.
Information Management Specialist Myers reported that the Special Event Team
reviewed these two requests as well and supports them both. The Special Event Team
worked closely with Ithaca Festival staff when this was proposed, and there was no
opposition expressed from Special Event Team members. The volume at Stewart Park
during the ball will need to be addressed so that it does not reverberate into the Fall
Creek neighborhood.
The Board expressed their full support for both requests. Supt. Gray will prepare two
resolutions in support of the requests for the Board’s meeting April 20th.
Handling of New License Fees Appeals:
This item was not discussed. City Attorney Hoffman would like to create a sub-
committee of the Board to review these appeals or renegotiations. Commissioners
Warden and Goldsmith volunteered to serve on the sub-committee.
Status of Boatyard Grill Parking Area - Discussion
Inlet Island Municipal Parking Lot Update - Discussion
These items were not discussed. City Attorney Hoffman distributed a memo to Board
members entitled “Contract Regarding Continuation of Free Parking to Public on Inlet
Island” dated April 13, 2011.
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The Board agreed that this topic should be discussed soon because the business
owners want to move forward. Commissioners Warden and Goldsmith volunteered to
participate in any discussions between the city and property owners.
Appeal of Snow Removal Bill for 205 Thurston Avenue
This item was not discussed.
Snow Storm Response – Discussion
DAC Liaison, Larry Roberts, reported that the main problem seems to be the clearing of
snow from curb cuts after snow events. Property owners shovel the curb cuts and then
the city plows push more snow back into them, sometimes property owners go back out
to re-shovel, and sometimes they don’t because they feel they have fulfilled their
responsibility by shoveling the curb cut once. Some property owners feel that it’s the
city’s responsibility to clear the snow that plows push onto the curbs.
The Board agreed this was a very important issue and that a solution needs to be found
before the next winter season is upon us.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Sarah L. Myers Carolyn K. Peterson
Information Management Specialist Mayor